Woman Arrested at Sanford Airport for Alleged Child Abuse on Flight
Sanford, FL — A woman was arrested at Orlando-Sanford International Airport on Memorial Day after allegedly assaulting a child on an Allegiant Air flight bound for Hagerstown, Maryland. Kristy Crampton, who was returning with the child’s family from a Disney World vacation, faces felony child abuse charges following the incident on Flight 2885.
According to the Sanford Airport Police arrest report, the altercation began when the child called Crampton “fat” and “Miss Piggy,” commenting that she couldn’t fit in the airplane seat. Witnesses reported that Crampton responded by hitting the child with her fist, striking him on the head with a water bottle, and slamming his head into the airplane window. The child reportedly used his arms to shield himself during the attack.
Crampton admitted to police that she “smacked” the child after he pushed her arm off the armrest and was “very rude” and “disrespectful” during their trip. She also confiscated the child’s phone after the verbal insults. However, police determined her actions exceeded “typical disciplinary measures.” One witness stated, “The woman was not correcting the child; she was abusing him.”
The age of the child was not disclosed by airport officials, and the family declined to provide statements to police. The FBI has been notified of the incident. Nothing further at this time.
Crampton appeared before a Seminole County judge on Tuesday, who set her bond at $10,000 and ordered no contact with the child. She remains in custody as the investigation continues.
Allegiant Air has not issued a statement regarding the incident. Authorities urge anyone with additional information to contact Sanford Airport Police.
